by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Oakland ranks among other schools offering degrees in film.
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The bachelor's program at Oakland was ranked #145 on College Factual's Best Schools for film list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Oakland University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in film, video & photographic arts. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of film students who receive their bachelor's degree at Oakland is $21,061. This is less than $23,085, which is the national median of all film majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Oakland, film students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all film majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the film majors at Oakland University.
The film program at Oakland awarded 23 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 52% of these degrees went to men with the other 48% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Oakland are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Oakland University with a bachelor's in film.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 58 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 23 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 20 |
| Music | 19 |
| Dance | 10 |
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